TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SUBJECT
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Contract Amendment with IK Consulting, LLC for Accela Training and Consulting Services.
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RECOMMENDATION
1) Approve Contract 2025-120 Amendment #4 with IK Consulting to extend the term for services through June 30, 2027; 2) increase the contract amount by $100,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 ; 3) authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds were included in FY 2026-27 Operating Budget. Awarding this agreement is contingent upon final budget adoption, which is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Superior Customer Service
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Effective Technology
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Expenditure: 10063001-43650
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BACKGROUND
In 2024, the City entered into an agreement with IK Consulting, LLC to provide training and technical assistance services in support of the City's Accela-based permitting and development review system. Services include system configuration assistance, workflow support, troubleshooting, staff training, and operational guidance related to the City's Accela Civic Platform implementation and ongoing administration.
The original agreement was approved in the amount of $30,000. Since this time, three amendments have been processed to add funds and extend the term in order to continue providing training and support services.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
IK Consulting, LLC continues to provide specialized Accela support and training services that assist staff with system administration, confi...
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